Glassware

Glassware information

Beautiful glassware not only makes the table, but adds to the overall atmosphere and style of your occasion. Many people even feel some drinks just taste better when they’re served in beautiful, high quality stemware.

When deciding what glasses you need, keep in mind different sizes are suitable for different drinks. Large hi ball glasses are so useful – for homemade lemonade or iced tea on weekends as well for mixed cocktails like gin and tonics, Bloody Marys and punch. Don’t forget to add a gorgeous vase to mix these drinks in or to serve water, mint and lemon at lunch.

Water glasses are key for entertaining, to keep guests hydrated but also to create a forest of beautiful glasses on the table. Choose short tumblers for this purpose - these can also be used for straight spirits like whiskey on ice or liqueur.

It's on-trend now to use tumblers or stemless glasses for wine, so use your creativity when choosing shapes and designs of hi-balls and regular glasses for this – simple lines with easy to hold bases are best.

Traditionalists will know that red wine glasses are larger than white wine ones and that champagne flutes can either be tall, slim shapes or flatter dish shapes.

Whether you choose classic, plain glass drinkware or coloured and patterned options, ensure you have back-ups as high quality pieces can break easily.